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KYT/kaɪt/

A kite is a light toy that flies on a string: fly a kite, a paper kite, kite on the beach. Wind is what keeps it up. Kit is equipment (a first-aid kit) — a common mix-up. Plane is a real aircraft. Beach and hills are typical places. Past of fly: flew a kite.

Meaning

A light toy that flies on a string in the wind.

Examples

• “The children flew a kite on the beach.”
• “There was not enough wind to fly the kite.”
• “He made a simple kite from paper and sticks.”

Good to know

fly a kite. Mix-up: kit (equipment). Needs wind. Not a plane.

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